Local & Area News

Angus Gold Announces $2.5 Million Brokered Private Placement

Angus Gold, is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Beacon Securities Limited to act as sole lead agent and bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of agents, in connection with a private placement offering of 3,125,000 flow-through units at a price of $0.80 per FT Unit for gross proceeds to the Company of $2,500,000 or such ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – Third Sunday after Pentecost

Are you keeping the Sabbath Holy?  The message was about Jesus and his disciples picking grain for a snack and healing a persons hand on the Sabbath. The Pharisees confronted Jesus hoping to put a wedge between him and  his followers.  Jesus said,  “God created the Sabbath for people not people for the Sabbath.” There is much discussion on whether ...

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Thursday Morning News – June 6

Weather: xx Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are 5 forest fires in the Northeast Region. The largest is Cochrane 9 (2572ha) that is not yet under control. This fire is located about 3 kilometres east of Parson Lake and 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border. Five crews are committed to this fire. The fire hazard varies from moderate ...

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Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College Announce Training Partnership for Waasigan Transmission Line Projec

Confederation College and Chi Mino Ozhitoowin signed a new agreement on Monday, May 13, launching a collaborative venture which will offer specialized training programs through the college. The partnership will position members of the area Anishinaabe communities to fill construction jobs and direct involvement in the Waasigan Transmission Line project. The ceremony, held in the college’s boardroom, underscores a shared ...

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‘Early Warning System’ for Great Lakes Water Quality Threats Advanced by Report from IJC Board

Imagine a basinwide system that detects and prevents Great Lakes’ water quality threats. The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Science Advisory Board recently completed the second phase of efforts to develop a Great Lakes Early Warning System framework, which would allow researchers and governments to detect and address water quality threats before they become established. The board is hosting a ...

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Between the Covers – June 5

The Staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library are wrapping up our 70th Anniversary celebrations! There is still time to get in your entry for the Literary Contest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wawa in collaboration with the Wawa Public Library. There are six categories; grades 5-8 poems, grades 9-12 poems and adult poems, grades 5-8 short stories, ...

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Wednesday Morning News – June 5

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers ending this evening then cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Update: Cochrane 9 is a ...

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Autism Coalition Demands Improvements to Special Education Funding and Staffing Levels Following the Tragic Passing of Landyn Ferris

At a news conference held at Queen’s Park (Tuesday, June 4, 2024), the Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC), joined with MPP Monique Taylor, MPP Chandra Pasma, and Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act Alliance Chair David Lepofsky, in calling for sweeping changes to Ontario’s Special Education System. The OAC is asking all Ontarians, whether they are parents of special education students ...

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GENDRON, Fernand

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday June 2, 2024 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Albertine Gendron. Loving father of Roch (Micheline), Doris Mitchell (Doug), and Gary. Proud grandfather of Travis (Allison), Monique (Mike), Darcy (Sarah), Jason (Whitney) and Jennifer. Adored great grandfather of ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Spring Update

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to acknowledge the support of many individuals, organizations and businesses who have made donations to help support our efforts to supplement food for those facing food insecurity. Our appreciation and sincere thanks are extended to the following businesses, corporations, families, and individuals who continue to support the food bank and its clients. We have ...

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Congratulations to Larry and Lillian Laforge

Congratulations to Larry and Lillian Laforge The couple celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary – May 30th Father Joe Duolomane blessed the couple on their 65th Anniversary and a social to honour the guests of honour was held. Best wishes to Larry and Lillian.

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Senior’s Golf – June 3

We had 11 seniors out for golf on June 3, 2024. 1st Place – Ray & Linda – 36 2nd Place – Judy & Andre- 38 3rd Place – Jennifer & Ralph – 38 Least Putts – 11 putts – Jennifer & Ralph Closest to Pin # 3 – Ray Closest to Pin # 7 – Not awarded , will ...

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Nipigon OPP aid at Red Rock’s 25th Annual Trout Derby

This weekend members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment along with Special Constables from the Thunder Bay Detachment attended the Township of Red Rock’s 25th Annual Trout Derby. There were 49 boats with 147 anglers participating. The winner of the big fish was Albert BRENNEN with an 18.4lb lake trout. Gilbert JEAN won the fishing trip, sponsored by ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 3

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this morning. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers overnight. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Update: Cochrane 9 began as a 30 hectare fire on June 2nd. By evening on June 3rd, it now measured as a 318 hectare fire that ...

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Hwy 17 (West of Marathon) OPEN one Lane

Jun 3, 2024 at 15:32 Hwy 17 – Neys, near Dead horse Rd. lanes will be alternated due to a collision. Traffic control in place. Jun 3, 2024 at 13:53 ON511 is reporting that Highway 17 is fully blocked due to a collision (Hwy 17 – Neys, near Deadhorse Rd.). (1:40 p.m.) OPP, Marathon Fire Department, and Superior North EMS ...

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